MRF Loader Driver/Operative
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £26,403 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | EX2 8NR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Exeter City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC000365/2025 |
Summary
About you:
Exeter City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects all the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and would welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you share our ambitions, visions and values to make Exeter a safer, cleaner, greener and more vibrant place to live, work and visit, then this role is definitely for you. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals, who are looking to make a difference with a ‘can do’ approach. Working as part of a team is a rewarding part of the job. Within the MRF Loader driver / Operative duties, you will be driving Telehandler & Teletruck vehicles loading materials for processing at our MRF. This role is vital to the smooth operation of the MRF for both incoming and outgoing performance.
If you have a full driving license and a current Telehandler license and are interested in working in this vibrant and exciting area of Exeter City Council then we are seeking applications for a full time permanent position.
About the role:
To support the Material Reclamation Facility (MRF) and wider Waste, Recycling & Fleet service through the safe, effective operation of the Telehandler and Teletruck vehicles.
Reporting to the MRF Supervisory team, you will be working as part of a highly skilled team your main role will be as an MRF Loader driver / Operative using modern diesel and electric vehicles to facilitate material movements and loading duties in relation to the MRF activity.
You must be self-motivated, flexible, have the ability to move heavy objects using manual handling techniques and prepared to work to exacting standards.
High levels of physically fitness is required, along with good visual and hearing abilities. If you like, working inside and outside and being part of a team, then this is the job for you, full PPE will be supplied for this all-weather role which must be worn correctly at all times.
You must be a team player and demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude, flexible and willing to undertake all requirements as a MRF Loader driver / Operative and be able to work as part of a team or on your own in all sectors within the waste, recycling and fleet department.
Exeter City Council can offer you job security and some incredible employment benefits which include a generous contributory pension scheme, up to 29 days paid leave (service related), fully supported training opportunities to upskill yourself and provision of occupational health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
In addition, you will have access to refreshment facilities, showers/toilet facilities. Parking on site is free but limited.
About the team:
Waste, Recycling and Fleet is a very busy service that reaches over 61,500 household in the city. We also provide services to many businesses within the city as well. The service conduct over 120,000 collections a week, with our professional drivers playing a crucial role not only through their driving and loading skills, but also being the key to ensuring that our MRF materials are loaded, sorted, processed and moved safely and legally.
Exeter City Council are looking for self-motivated individuals that will be willing to participate in training to further their career progression.
We have a highly skilled team of staff who are proud to work for the City Council and put the residents of Exeter at the heart of everything we do.
What next?
If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Matt Hulland, Resource Recovery Manager at matt.hulland@exeter.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Our commitment
At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Exeter City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects all the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and would welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you share our ambitions, visions and values to make Exeter a safer, cleaner, greener and more vibrant place to live, work and visit, then this role is definitely for you. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals, who are looking to make a difference with a ‘can do’ approach. Working as part of a team is a rewarding part of the job. Within the MRF Loader driver / Operative duties, you will be driving Telehandler & Teletruck vehicles loading materials for processing at our MRF. This role is vital to the smooth operation of the MRF for both incoming and outgoing performance.
If you have a full driving license and a current Telehandler license and are interested in working in this vibrant and exciting area of Exeter City Council then we are seeking applications for a full time permanent position.
About the role:
To support the Material Reclamation Facility (MRF) and wider Waste, Recycling & Fleet service through the safe, effective operation of the Telehandler and Teletruck vehicles.
Reporting to the MRF Supervisory team, you will be working as part of a highly skilled team your main role will be as an MRF Loader driver / Operative using modern diesel and electric vehicles to facilitate material movements and loading duties in relation to the MRF activity.
You must be self-motivated, flexible, have the ability to move heavy objects using manual handling techniques and prepared to work to exacting standards.
High levels of physically fitness is required, along with good visual and hearing abilities. If you like, working inside and outside and being part of a team, then this is the job for you, full PPE will be supplied for this all-weather role which must be worn correctly at all times.
You must be a team player and demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude, flexible and willing to undertake all requirements as a MRF Loader driver / Operative and be able to work as part of a team or on your own in all sectors within the waste, recycling and fleet department.
Exeter City Council can offer you job security and some incredible employment benefits which include a generous contributory pension scheme, up to 29 days paid leave (service related), fully supported training opportunities to upskill yourself and provision of occupational health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
In addition, you will have access to refreshment facilities, showers/toilet facilities. Parking on site is free but limited.
About the team:
Waste, Recycling and Fleet is a very busy service that reaches over 61,500 household in the city. We also provide services to many businesses within the city as well. The service conduct over 120,000 collections a week, with our professional drivers playing a crucial role not only through their driving and loading skills, but also being the key to ensuring that our MRF materials are loaded, sorted, processed and moved safely and legally.
Exeter City Council are looking for self-motivated individuals that will be willing to participate in training to further their career progression.
We have a highly skilled team of staff who are proud to work for the City Council and put the residents of Exeter at the heart of everything we do.
What next?
If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Matt Hulland, Resource Recovery Manager at matt.hulland@exeter.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Our commitment
At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.